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Classification:
EN ISO 18273 S Al 5556A (5556
AlMg5Mn)
AWS A5.10 ER 5556
Description:
Aluminium TIG wire containing nominal 5.3% Magnesium and 0.8% Manganese to produce a higher
strength weld metal than the standard 5% Mg alloy. It is designed to weld the widely used structural
alloy 5083 when full matching strength is required.
Welding current:
AC
Shielding gas:
I1, Argon 5-10 l/min
I2, Helium 8-16 l/min
I3, Argon/Helium 5-10 l/min
Stamping
Mg5Mn
Wire composition, wt.%
Mechanical properties
Typical
Yield strength, Rp0.2%: 135 MPa
Tensile Strength, Rm: 275 MPa
Elongation, A5 15%
Product data:
1,6 x 1000 2,5 kg 95071016
2,0 x 1000 2,5 kg 95071020
2,4 x 1000 2,5 kg 95071024
3,2 x 1000 2,5 kg 95071032
4,0 x 1000 2,5 kg 95071040